Advanced Medical Science 1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Successful completion of 510-310 Defence Mechanisms and Their Failure and 510-311 Health Practice 5.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

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The primary objective of this subject is for students to obtain experience in conducting biomedical research. In detail the objectives are to:

• provide an introduction to the processes of research work in a field related to medicine, including critical appraisal of the literature.
• enable development of skills in the ways in which knowledge (evidence) should be assembled and evaluated to provide a scientific rationale for updating medical practice and treatment.
• develop skills in the use of simple statistical techniques when appraising health data.
• foster an understanding of the benefits of research and the value of each health professional contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
• encourage an understanding of the diversity and breadth of medicine.
• encourage the development of autonomy and independence in defining areas for study, locating relevant resources and evaluating information.
• enhance oral and written communication skills.

As specified for individual units in the Advanced Medical Science web site at http://www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ams. Successful completion of the research report is a hurdle requirement. Penalties apply for late submission of the research report. An initial penalty of 5% applies to any submission after the due date, and a further 1% for every additional day beyond three days late, unless an extension has been granted prior to the submission date.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

- Develop skills in research and critical appraisal of the literature;

- Develop skills in using and evaluation evidence;

- Increase the understanding and use of statistical techniques;

- Perception of the benefits and value of research;

- Encourage an understanding of diversity in medicine;

- Encourage independence in defining areas for study;

- Enhance oral and written communication skills;

- Encourage learning in medically relevant areas.